The most powerful speech ever given, the Gettysburg Address, was written by President
Abraham Lincoln in 1863. President Lincoln is often regarded as the greatest president America has ever elected, according to many historians.
Despite his great impact on American history, President Lincoln led a modest life in his childhood. He was born in a rural area of Kentucky to parents whom were well respected within their community but were also likely illiterate (Abraham Lincoln: Biography). As such, President
Lincoln received very little formal education as a child (Abraham Lincoln: Biography). In the face of the adversity caused by his lack of an education, President Lincoln became an accomplished lawyer and politician, and his lack of education directly …show more content…
However, not every word of the Gettysburg Address is accurate. In his address, President
Lincoln stated that “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here” (1863).
However, this could not be further from the truth. President Lincoln underestimated the impact this speech would have. As the most widely reproduced historical speech, the speech is not forgotten, as President Lincoln expected it to be. Instead, it’s words and power live on.
The Gettysburg Address is the greatest speech ever written and history regards it as such.
Had this speech not have been delivered at the crucial moment it was, America would likely have been a much different place today than it is. This speech was written to inspire the nation, but it had a far greater historical impact. The society which produced this document was divided.
During the Civil War, friend fought against friend, neighbor against neighbor. There was no unity, but there was too much at the same time. It is far easier to fight an enemy than a brother.
The economic structure of the country was collapsing, due the costs and deaths related to the war. The political aspect of America was much like it is today. There were two sides to
Abraham Lincoln in 1863. President Lincoln is often regarded as the greatest president America has ever elected, according to many historians.
Despite his great impact on American history, President Lincoln led a modest life in his childhood. He was born in a rural area of Kentucky to parents whom were well respected within their community but were also likely illiterate (Abraham Lincoln: Biography). As such, President
Lincoln received very little formal education as a child (Abraham Lincoln: Biography). In the face of the adversity caused by his lack of an education, President Lincoln became an accomplished lawyer and politician, and his lack of education directly …show more content…
However, not every word of the Gettysburg Address is accurate. In his address, President
Lincoln stated that “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here” (1863).
However, this could not be further from the truth. President Lincoln underestimated the impact this speech would have. As the most widely reproduced historical speech, the speech is not forgotten, as President Lincoln expected it to be. Instead, it’s words and power live on.
The Gettysburg Address is the greatest speech ever written and history regards it as such.
Had this speech not have been delivered at the crucial moment it was, America would likely have been a much different place today than it is. This speech was written to inspire the nation, but it had a far greater historical impact. The society which produced this document was divided.
During the Civil War, friend fought against friend, neighbor against neighbor. There was no unity, but there was too much at the same time. It is far easier to fight an enemy than a brother.
The economic structure of the country was collapsing, due the costs and deaths related to the war. The political aspect of America was much like it is today. There were two sides to